Man dies after being hit by train in Avondale
AVONDALE, Ariz. — A man was hit and killed by a train in Avondale on Friday, according to authorities. The Avonale Police Department said the incident happened near Dysart Road and Main Street at around 3:30 p.m. >> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news straight...
Phoenix high school district cuts staff by 6%, minorities most affected, educator says
PHOENIX — On Thursday, the Phoenix Union High School District (PXU) governing board voted 5-1 to eliminate 167 positions, reducing staff by 6%. District leaders cite a $20 million budget shortfall tied to declining enrollment, noting that 1,824 students left between 2024 and 2025. Custodians, librarians, assistant...
Former Phoenix pastor killed in his wheelchair during daily routine
Those driving past the busy intersection of Seventh and Missouri avenues in central Phoenix were familiar with the bespectacled, bearded man who traveled in his motorized wheelchair to nearby shops. Abby Loar said neighbors and friends' parents would mention spotting her father, Rodger Loar, in between the daily...
Prosecutors to seek death penalty in killing of exotic dancer found burned, beaten and...
Prosecutors in Arizona said they plan to seek the death penalty if two men are convicted in the brutal murder of an exotic dancer in 2023. In court filings, prosecutors with the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office said Wednesday that Cudjoe Young, 29, and Sencere Hayes, 23, acted in an “especially heinous, cruel or...
These Arizona BBQ Joints Never Advertise But Always Draw Hungry Locals
Arizona might be famous for its stunning sunsets and desert landscapes, but locals know the real treasure lies in the smoky, finger-licking world of barbecue joints scattered across the state. These hidden gems don’t need flashy billboards or TV commercials to pack their dining rooms with hungry crowds....
Self-driving cars investigated for going around stopped school buses
(TNND) — Waymo self-driving cars are being investigated for driving around stopped school buses that had red lights flashing and stop arms deployed. Officials with the Austin Independent School District in Texas said they’ve been in communication with the company and have documented 20 incidents since the beginning...
This No-Frills Seafood Joint In Arizona Will Serve You The Best Sea Bass Of...
In the heart of the Sonoran Desert lies a culinary contradiction that defies all geographical logic – Chula Seafood in Scottsdale serves seafood so fresh you’ll swear you can hear seagulls overhead. The modest storefront might not catch your eye, but the parade of satisfied customers exiting with...
Uproar erupts over job cuts at Phoenix Union school district
PXU officials said a budget shortfall and declining enrollment is forcing 160+ positions to be eliminated. Micaela Marshall reports from Phoenix.
Arizona Flags to Fly at Half-Staff December 7 for Pearl Harbor Remembrance; Local Event...
Governor Katie Hobbs has ordered flags at all Arizona state buildings to be flown at half-staff on December 7, 2025. This is to mark the 84th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack. The observance honors the 2,403 people who died on December 7, 1941.
‘Kingpin’: AZ father and son sentenced for leading drug trafficking organization
PHOENIX - A father and son with strong ties to the Phoenix area have been sentenced for leading a transnational drug trafficking organization. According to a statement released by the United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania on Dec. 5, Marcos Monarrez Jr. of Phoenix has been sentenced...

















